Corinthians fans back strongest XI vs Cruzeiro despite Libertadores tie, poll shows | OneFootball

With a Libertadores last 16 decider looming, Corinthians supporters want the strongest XI used against Cruzeiro on Sunday in the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match kicks off at 19:30 in round 23.

According to Meu Timao, a fan poll found 52.2% favour a full-strength side, 35.8% prefer a mixed team and 11.9% back reserves.

Corinthians are expected to rotate heavily for this match, with a likely line-up featuring Hugo Souza, Pedro Milans, André Ramalho, João Pedro, Fabrizio Angileri, Allan, Matheus Pereira, Breno Bidon, Dieguinho, Jesse Lingard and Gui Negão.

Corinthians sit seventh in the Brasileiro on 32 points. A win could lift Fernando Diniz's side to fourth, subject to other results.

The Libertadores tie will be settled this week. The first leg finished 0-0 in Argentina against Rosario Central, so whoever wins progresses to the quarter-finals.

Source: Meu Timao

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